Economy

COVID-19 Related States’ Obligations under International Human Rights Law: An Assessment of Egypt’s COVID-19 Response through a Gender Lens

Australian Journal of Human Rights This article assesses Egypt’s Covid-19 response to the international obligation to adopt restrictive and mitigation measures aiming to limit the spread of COVID-19, while limiting disproportionate effects on women’s health, exposure to domestic violence, and girls’ education rates. Journal Article

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المغرب يعد خطة بـ220 مليون دولار لدعم قطاع السياحة المتضرر من كورونا

Al Arabiya The Moroccan Ministry of Tourism has promised that authorities will supply 220 Million Dollars to help companies and workers in the tourism sector adapt with the covid-19 restrictive measures. Article

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Egypt: The Resilience of the Egypt Economy in the face of COVID-19 Shocks and High Commodity Prices

Frontiers in Public Health This article analyzes the dynamics of the utilization of healthcare services in Egypt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Corporate social responsibility budgeting and spending during COVID-19 in Credibility in Risk Communication: Oman’s Official Arabic COVID-19 Risk Communication and Its English Translation

Finance Research Letters This article showcases how COVID-19 is causing economic panic among people, governments, and businesses in Oman and therefore requiring greater corporate social responsibility (CSR). Journal Article

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The Socioeconomic Impacts and Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Omicron Variant: The Case of Sudan

International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability This article assesses the socio-economic effects and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Omicron variant in Sudan. Journal Article

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Impact of Falling Remittances Amid COVID-19 on Yemen’s War-Torn Economy

International Food Policy Research Institute This article explores the impact of compounding crises in Yemen, including famine, conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic on flow of remittances. Article

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COVID-19 and Algeria’s Labor Movement

Project on Middle East Political Science This article discusses the effects of COVID-19 on labor mobilization in Algeria by displaying the challenges that COVID-19 restrictions have created. Working Paper

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Royal Jordanian Airlines Asks for A $282 Million COVID Bailout

Simple Flying Royal Jordanian Airlines is seeking government aid after having been hit hard by travel restrictions in the wake of the pandemic. Article

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Capital Regulation and Market Competition in the MENA Region: Policy Implications for Banking Sector Stability During COVID-19 Pandemic

Global Business Review This article investigates the impact of capital requirements and market competition on the stability of financial institutions in the MENA region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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MENA Economic Outlook 2022: Strengthening Regional Growth Faces Noticeable Global Headwinds

IHS Market This IHS Market report projects an uptick in MENA economies between 2022 and 2023 based on expected increases in energy revenues and vaccination rates. It also touches upon monetary policies and predicted inflation across the region. Working Paper

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